HB 129 - Establishes a Waiting Period for Firearm Purchases - New Mexico Key Vote
David Gallegos voted Nay (Passage) on this Legislation.
Timeline
- Senate Bill Passed
- Feb. 10, 2024
- House Bill Passed
- Feb. 2, 2024
- Introduced
- Jan. 16, 2024
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Title: Establishes a Waiting Period for Firearm Purchases
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that establishes a waiting period in the state of New Mexico for firearm purchases.
Highlights:
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Specifies that the waiting period will begin after the purchase of the firearm and shall include the period in which the federal background check will take place (Sec. 1A).
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Requires that the firearm will remain in the custody of the seller or agent performing the background check during the 7 day period (Sec. 1B).
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Establishes exceptions to this act for the sale of firearms to law enforcement and between immediate family members and other licensed individuals (Sec. 1H).
Title: Establishes a Waiting Period for Firearm Purchases
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that establishes a waiting period in the state of New Mexico for firearm purchases.
Highlights:
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Specifies that the waiting period will begin after the purchase of the firearm and shall include the period in which the federal background check will take place (Sec. 1A).
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Requires that the firearm will remain in the custody of the seller or agent performing the background check during the 7 day period (Sec. 1B).
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Establishes exceptions to this act for the sale of firearms to law enforcement and between immediate family members and other licensed individuals (Sec. 1H).
Title: Establishes a Waiting Period for Firearm Purchases